34 Lazy Thanksgiving Recipes That Will Save Your Holiday

01 of 34 Squash Casserole "This creamy squash casserole has a crunchy cracker and Cheddar cheese topping. Perfect for a tasty side or vegetarian main dish."

of 34 Purple Mashed Potatoes If you want to wow your family with little effort, whip up purple mashed potatoes.

"It was amazing. What a delicious veggie," says one Allrecipes memeber. "Kind of sweet but not yuk sweet. Sweet like a sweet potato I suppose. Just a bit more delicate."

of 34 Cream Corn Like No Other "Creamed corn made from scratch is so much better than anything you'll find in a can. This quick and easy creamed corn recipe pairs frozen corn kernels with a decadently creamy sauce," says recipe creator DIANA YOCKEY. "It's especially delicious side with chicken or pork, at barbecues, or served at your Thanksgiving table."

of 34 Pearl's Green Bean Casserole "Green beans, cream of mushroom soup, and French fried onions make for a classic green bean casserole," says recipe creator pearl. "An absolute must at American holiday meals!"

of 34 Easy Pumpkin Dip While a pumpkin dip might not be the first recipe you choose, this easy 5-ingredient dish goes great with veggies, apples, fresh bread, or crackers.

"Quick and delicious dip! Made as written but next time would probably soften the cream cheese before mixing to avoid little lumps," says reviewer domestic_novice. "I served it with apples and graham crackers. Will definitely make again!"

of 34 Baked Sweet Potato Sticks "I love sweet potatoes, but not the sugary syrupy marshmallow-y kind, so I was looking for a more savory recipe," says reviewer Yakuza. "This was awesome. I played around with the seasonings too. I think my favorite (so far) was paprika, cayenne pepper, tarragon, and cinnamon. I look forward to more experiments from the spice rack."

of 34 Slow Cooker Cocktail Smokies If you're looking to throw an easy crowd-pleaser on the table, these slow cooker smokies are for you.

"I make this for my family's Thanksgiving, and it's simple enough even a waterburner like me can do it," says an Allrecipes reviewer. "Just make sure to use a sweet bbq sauce, and don't grab flavored smokies."

of 34 Grandma's Stuffed Celery "My grandma always made stuffed celery at Thanksgiving and Christmas. As kids, we were always so hungry before the holiday meal we would sneak and get a piece of celery to curb our appetite," says recipe creator Sherilyn. "It was nearly all gone by meal time and we always got fussed at with hint of a grin from Grandma. Now I never have holiday meals without it!"

of 34 Holiday-Only Mashed Potatoes Mashed potatoes are a Thanksgiving essential, and this recipe is reserved only for holidays.

"These mashed potatoes with heavy cream are too fattening to have on a regular basis," says recipe creator Saltair4. "I only make these on holidays, and everyone wonders what's in them that's makes them so rich."

of 34 Oven-Roasted Sweet Potatoes If you're looking for a lazy way to cook sweet potatoes, this is it.

"Great basic recipe that allows you to add ingredients for your own personal flavor!" says one Allrecipes reviewer. "I ended up adding 2 sprigs of rosemary and 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon while baking and that really elevated this simple dish for me."

of 34 Acorn Squash If you've never made acorn squash for Thanksgiving, this is the year to do it. This simple recipe has over 650 5-star reviews from Allrecipes members.

"Super easy and super flavorful! This recipe is an excellent blend of sweet and savory!" says reviewer 1010lisalynn. "Great for beginning cooks as well as experienced cooks who want something quick and easy."

of 34 Baked Brie in Puff Pastry "This baked Brie recipe is simple to make with a wheel of brie cheese wrapped in golden puff pastry," says recipe creator Nancy Vejvoda. "It's so good served hot out of the oven and won't last long on your holiday table! Serve this gooey cheesy appetizer with your favorite crackers or sliced crusty bread on the side."

of 34 Ham Salad If you're looking for a different appetizer or side in Thanksgiving, this old-fashioned ham salad is a delicious choice.

"I've made this recipe 3 times now. I think it's perfect with sweet pickle relish. Add more or less of the various ingredients to meet your tastes," says reviewer Demo.

of 34 Cranberry Sauce If cranberry sauce on Thanksgiving day is your thing, here's a simple, top-rated recipe to fill the void.

"I was so thrilled with the end product. I will never buy canned cranberry sauce again. Added a pinch of cinnamon, which did not disappoint!" says reviewer Jody Shoy.

of 34 Hasselback Air Fryer Potatoes "Air-fried hasselback potatoes are so easy yet they make such a pretty presentation," says recipe creator Bren. "I serve these with a simple garlic aioli, but feel free to add a dollop of sour cream or topping of your choice."

of 34 Blue Cheese and Pear Tartlets "These tasty pear and blue cheese tartlets take little time to prepare but will impress your guests!" says recipe creator BOLLIVEB.

A perfect sweet and savory combo for Thanksgiving table.

of 34 Cranberry Apple Casserole "Super simple side dish, perfect for holiday or everyday meals. Goes great with chicken, turkey, ham, or pork," says recipe creator Christine Hanson. "Can also double as a not-too-sweet dessert when served with ice cream or whipped cream."

of 34 Bourbon Glazed Carrots "A yummy, buttery glazed carrots recipe. You only need 3 ingredients for the glaze: brown sugar, butter, and bourbon," says recipe creator Flipper.

of 34 Mashed Sweet Potatoes with Marshmallows "Sweet potatoes mashed with brown sugar, allspice, and cinnamon are covered with a marshmallow topping in this copycat 'better than Boston market' side dish," says recipe creator Samantha. "It's easy to make and tastes great. If you're looking for the best recipe for this holiday favorite, look no further!"

of 34 Best Green Bean Casserole "A green bean casserole makes the Thanksgiving holiday complete, and this version can be on the table in no time at all thanks to just four ingredients from your pantry or fridge: canned green beans, condensed mushroom soup, French-fried onions, and shredded Cheddar cheese," says recipe creator Jan.

of 34 Simple Air Fryer Brussels Sprouts Anything made in an air fryer is going to be a little easier. Pop these Brussel sprouts in and 15 minutes later, you have a delicious simple side.

"Absolutely delicious! My new favorite side dish," says reviewer Tisha Eames.

of 34 Easy Herb-Roasted Turkey Cooking turkey is probably the hardest part of Thanksgiving and is the centerpiece of dinner—try this simplified version.

"Sometimes the best seasoning for turkey is a simple mixture of savory herbs and spices," says recipe creator LISAKHAMM. "This easy recipe for herb-roasted turkey requires very little prep time so you can work on the other parts of your holiday meal while your bird is roasting in the oven to tender, juicy perfection."

of 34 Easy Cranberry Orange Relish "This fresh cranberry orange relish made with just four ingredients is a delightful change from traditional cranberry sauce," says recipe creator TXGIRLSX3. "It can be made ahead of Thanksgiving and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days before serving. It's the only relish most of my family will eat!"

of 34 Autumn Apple Salad Simple sides are your best friend. This apple salad is just that.

"I love this recipe...it is simple, simple, simple, and for that reason, good for Thanksgiving. For a little something extra, add honey and fresh lemon juice to taste," says reviewer CHAKAMUFFIN.

of 34 Easy Smoked Turkey "Smoked turkey is an easy and delightful way to cook a turkey while relaxing. I know lots of people are a bit apprehensive about preparing their first smoked turkey," says recipe creator TOM TROTTIER. "I have smoked over 100 and never had a bad one. The skin is beautifully tanned, and the meat is so juicy."

of 34 Make-Ahead Garlic Toast "This surprised me that it actually worked," says reviewer Sarah Jo. "I had serious doubts, but it was an incredible lifesaver for two reasons: I was able to salvage day old bread and make garlic bread ahead of time so that I could just throw it in the oven right as I needed it. I did up the garlic powder but other than that I kept the recipe the same."

of 34 Turkey in a Bag "Cooking turkey in a bag is easy with this recipe. Your Thanksgiving turkey will be perfectly moist when done, and you can make gravy out of the juice that forms in the bottom of the bag," says recipe creator dyclark. "Plus, cleanup is a snap!"

of 34 Pumpkin Dump Cake "I love pumpkin dump cake. There are lots of different variations of this popular recipe out there, but I think this is the easiest one to remember and make!" says recipe creator Carolyn Busch. "Sprinkle the butter over the cake mix evenly for the crunchiest topping. Delicious served cool with whipped cream."

of 34 Slow Cooker Turkey Legs "Cook turkey legs in the slow cooker for thighs and drumsticks that are juicy, tender, and perfectly seasoned," says recipe creator kmdennis. "Try this for Thanksgiving when you don't want to cook an entire turkey. My daughters and husband love this with jellied cranberry sauce, quick stuffing, and gravy."

of 34 Simple Pumpkin Pie If you want to serve a traditional pumpkin pie, this is the simplest one around.

"We had our little one make this on her own while teaching her to read and understand recipes," says reviewer mmrtnz. "Came out perfect, and she's very pleased with herself! Great simple recipe for a quick pumpkin pie for the holidays."

of 34 Slow Cooker Ham I love ham far more than turkey. If you need something that's not turkey for Thanksgiving day, this slow cooker ham recipe is the one.

"It's easy to make with this no-fuss recipe that's perfect for holiday meals. The only ingredients you need are brown sugar and a bone-in picnic ham," says recipe creator Patricia Anderson.

of 34 "This super easy pumpkin spice cake recipe is moist and delicious. Great when frosted with your favorite cream cheese frosting," says recipe creator Chickentarian. "Plan ahead, tastes best after chilling."

of 34 Turkey Tenderloins "These marinated turkey tenderloins are simple yet festive. If you're not up to the task of roasting a whole turkey, this dish is for you!" says recipe creator Christine L. "Serve with cranberry chutney."

of 34 Easy Rum Cake For a dessert that doesn't use pumpkin or apples, try out this simple rum cake.

"This cake is amazing! It hasn't let me down yet," says reviewer Chrystyne. "I'm going to try with different flavored rums next time to see how they will taste. Delicious!"